Posts By Sean Lunt, Senior Football Columnist
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2.3KPremier LeagueVichai Taught us all to Dream
Ever since the Premier League came into existence, acceptance has been the norm for many fans. First, we accepted the rising dominance of Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson. Then we accepted the rise of the top four and then the top six when that came along. We also accept...
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2.7KPremier LeagueBrands has Rebuilt Faith, Now Silva Must Bring Back the Love at Everton
As transfer windows go, Everton could not have wished for better. After the disastrous spending of last summer, this year was impressive. With Marcel Brands now in charge the Blues finally appeared to have a man with a plan and clear strategy of how to execute it. First came the...
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3.0KPremier LeagueThe Pressure is on Richarlison at Everton
Just as Everton appeared to be having a slow summer, a deal for Watford’s Richarlison popped up to light a small fire under their transfer window. Not any transfer deal either, but a £35 million move that could see the Blues end up paying £50 million should his time at...
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1.7KInternationalEngland’s Success Rests on the Bravery of their Youngsters
The saying goes that you can’t win anything with kids, but as France held aloft the World Cup trophy they will have definitely been thinking the opposite. It is a sentiment England will share. These two sides had the joint second youngest squads at this summer’s tournament yet finished first...
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3.5KPremier LeagueManchester United, Mourinho and the Third Season Curse
When the Premier League kicks off in under a month’s time, the pressure will be on Manchester United and Jose Mourinho from minute one. Five years without a title is a long time for England’s most successful club and worsened by the two titles that rivals Manchester City have picked...
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2.2KWorld Cup 2018Success Goes Beyond the Pitch for England
Pinch yourself as hard as you can but this is a dream you cannot wake up from. England are in a World Cup semi-final and football is the closest it has ever been to coming home. The pessimist in you believes that the stage has been set for a glorious...
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1.4KWorld Cup 2018The World Cup will be Won Through Team Spirit, Not Individual Greatness
“I am constantly being asked about individuals. The only way to win is as a team. Football is not about one or two or three-star players.” — Pele If Pele were seeking any evidence to prove the truth in his statement then this summer has provided him with plenty. The...
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3.1KWorld Cup 2018Neymar is Destroying Brazil’s Reputation
When it comes to international football, there is no side that comes close to being as universally loved as Brazil. Every generation of football fan has fallen in love with a Brazilian football side at some point in their life. Be it the Golden Era of Pele and later Jairzinho,...
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1.7KWorld Cup 2018The English Media Were Just Waiting to Criticise Southgate and his Boys
When it comes to international football media, there is none in the world that seems determined to ruin their team’s hopes quite like the English. While other countries media back their boys, the English media go the opposite way. For some, it seems their sole aim is to bring England...
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2.5KWorld Cup 2018England Should be Extremely Grateful they have Harry Kane
As Peru and Tunisia head home from the World Cup, they will be casting envious glances towards England; jealous of the fact Harry Kane is not theirs. Both teams have played attractive football in their games but lacked that star forward who can put the ball in the back of...
